Replacement of the transmission control belt
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1994–1999
- Section
- Maintenance › Replacement of the transmission control belt
Technical data and maintenanceReplacement of the transmission control belt · page 1 of 2
- Check the correct oil level with the oil indicator.
NOTICE: The check of the oil level is to be performed with the car in flat position.
The oil level surpassing the MAX notch may cause excessive evaporation of the oil itself and hence a pressure loss.
- Mount the refiling cap back, let the engine run for about 2 minutes, stop the engine and wait for a few minutes.
- Check the oil level and be sure there are no oil leakages.
- Mount the under-engine protection and clamp it.
- Move the car from the carlift.
REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL BELT
- Place the car onto the carlift.
- Remove the supply cap of the engine oil.
- Unscrew the clamping screws and remove the engine cover.
- Mount the supply cap of the engine oil back.
- Unscrew the clamping screws and remove the reaction tightener of the motor propeller group.
- Unscrew the clamping screws and remove the bracket onto the engine's side which supports the reaction tightener.
- Remove the front righthand wheel and the corresponding fender.
- Unscrew the clamps and remove the under-engine protection.
- By acting on the tightener as shown in the figure, loosen the tension of the engine belt and remove it.
Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146
- PARTOil filterSearch: Alfa Romeo 145/146 1994 oil filter
- TOOLOil filter wrenchSearch: oil filter wrench
- FLUIDEngine oilSearch: Alfa Romeo 145/146 engine oil
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